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High Price for Telling Unwelcome Truths

SBC President J.D. Greear commented in response to the recent publication by the Houston Chronicle on sexual abuse in the SBC, “It’s time for pervasive change. God demands it. Survivors deserve it. We must change how we prepare before abuse (prevention), respond during disclosure (full cooperation with legal authorities), and act after instances of abuse […]

Is the SBC Up to the Challenge?

David Platt gave us a glimpse into the Closed Door behaviors of some SBC leaders. Who was he talking about? He didn’t name names, but it is likely that NAMB President Kevin Ezell was one of the leaders he was referring to. More on that later. 3 Persons: Public, Closed Door, Secret Pastor Clayton Cloer […]

Video: https://vimeo.com/306940043 Select Topics: Why the conversation matters 3 Paths Forward NAMB Trustees engage at new levels, discover what is necessary and act to resolve Leave it to the courts to judge the NAMB President and the organization. Deposition Interrogatory Questions Affirmations of Fact Public trial with cross examination Leave it to the public to decide […]

Forward Church Growth: Strategic Systems & Fresh Approaches

The turning of a new year brought celebrations, resolutions, and new health club memberships! On a more serious note, for many people and organizations, including churches and their leaders, it was a time for reflection, and then a refocus toward the future. The turning of a new year provides churches the opportunity to reflect […]

Wisely Facing Current Challenges and Opportunities

The American church is in major decline and it will take some major rewiring and rebuilding, not just tinkering to bring necessary change. It will take courageous leaders who intentionally set a new course and work with others who are on a different course as well. On Oct. 6, those who are engaged in exploring […]

When Troubles Come from Christian Leaders

A friend recently reminded me “The Christian Life is an adventure or it is nothing at all” (Campus Crusade founder Bill Bright). Sandy and I are in the midst an adventure with many highs, but it is also not without hurts, betrayals and loss like all the saints through history have experienced. A. W. Tozer […]